DSA Pulmonary HTN Flashcards
1
Q
define PH
A
an elevation of mean pulmonary artery pressure of 25 mm Hg (3.3 kPa) or greater during rest
2
Q
What are better predictors of prognosis than the actual value of pulmonary artery pressure?
A
right sided heart function and function status
3
Q
What are the most common sx of PH? others?
A
- Fatigue and dyspnea with exertion 2. With advanced PH, symptoms and signs of right ventricular decompensation, including syncope, edema, ascites, and hepatomegaly, may be noted.
4
Q
How can we confirm a dx of PH?
A
right heart catheterization and direct measurement of mean pulmonary artery pressure
5
Q
Some patients with PH and all patients suspected of having PAH should be considered for _______ to confirm the diagnosis and guide therapy.
A
right heart/pulmonary artery catheterization
6
Q
Group I PH
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7
Q
Group Iā PH
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8
Q
Group 2 PH
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9
Q
Group 3 PH
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10
Q
Group 4 PH
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11
Q
Group 5 PH
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